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DVD about Palestinian Heritage
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Palestinian Heritage: Civilization, Rootedness and Beauty Produced and narrated by Maha Saca This unique film explores various aspects of Palestinian heritage and folklore and explains the urgent need for its protection and preservation. The film beautifully presents the unique regional diversity of the traditional dresses in Palestine pre- 1948, in an attempt to give the viewer an insight into the world of Palestinian culture and tradition. Maha Saca the director of the Palestinian Heritage Center explains the different symbolic meaning of these beautifully embroidered dresses, and the stitches used to create them. She also presents and elaborates on traditional household and farming implements. The Palestinian wedding traditions, especially of the Bethlehem area, are also explored through narration, song and dance. This film was recorded in the Palestinian Heritage Center in Bethlehem.